USDA Rock Valley, IA Hay 05/08 11:35

AMS_2244
 
Rock Valley Hay Auction (Thur) - Rock Valley, IA
 
Released on May 08, 2026
 
Compared to last Thursday, all grades of hay firm on an increase in quality 
offerings this week. Straw and bedding not tested. Trade very active with very 
good demand and good buyer attendance.
 
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Fair/Good Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 24               155.0                     155
  Large Round                 148            142.5-160.0              148.63
  Large Round                 84             157.5-165.0              162.68


Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 56             195.0-197.5              196.21
  Large Round                 39               175.0                     175
  Large Round                 108            172.5-182.5              175.86
  Medium Square 3x3           14               175.0                     175


Alfalfa Utility/Fair Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 72             130.0-137.5                 135
  Large Round                 48             135.0-142.5              138.59


Grass Utility/Fair Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 128            137.5-145.0              141.37


Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Medium Square 3x3           9                220.0                     220
  Large Round                 25               200.0                     200
  Large Round                 68             205.0-242.5              223.75


Grass Good/Premium Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 118            185.0-197.5              192.12
  Large Square 3x4            20               170.0                     170
  Medium Square 3x3           46             172.5-180.0              176.41


Grass Fair/Good Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 372            150.0-170.0              156.86
  Large Round                 42               172.5                   172.5


Grass Utility Per Ton
                              Qty            Price Range             Avg Price
                              ---            -----------             ---------
  Large Round                 107             80.0-97.5                89.23

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